Giant Swallowtail
May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun
And find your shoulder to light on,
To bring you luck, happiness and riches
Today, tomorrow and beyond.
~Irish Blessing
And find your shoulder to light on,
To bring you luck, happiness and riches
Today, tomorrow and beyond.
~Irish Blessing
I took several photos of this fluttering-a-mile-a-minute Giant Swallowtail just a few days ago. I was trying to get a spread wing shot, but he flew off before I could capture a very good one. This one is the best of the bunch, isn't he handsome?
I don't have much to say other than I've been under the weather since late Sunday night. Nothing bad, just a virus that makes you think you'll never feel good ever again. Don't ya hate when that happens? I certainly do! But I'm getting better and will try to get a better post up next time. Hope you all are well and enjoying beautiful fall weather this week. I don't say this often enough, but Thank You so much for all of your nice comments here at TFD! See you soon.
Until next time...
Spectacular photo. Hugs that you will feel better soon.
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Beautiful butterfly photo.
ReplyDeleteI, too, hope you're all well soon!
Oh, Cheryl, he is spectacular!! I know it was a treat to see him in real life flying around. Perfect Irish blessing to go with him! Hope you are feeling much better today! blessings ~ tanna
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture! You're too funny because whenever I'm sick, I always think the same thing. I'm never going to get better! Hope you're feeling better soon!
ReplyDeleteGet better . . . the weekend is coming!
ReplyDeleteyour ST is a beautiful specimen. we often talk about how fast they can fly. we have many in our yard and when there are two or 3 together, they can MOVE. they are hard to capture and you did a fantastic job with this one. flying flower... hope you are back to well soon.
ReplyDeleteAwww, I hate to think of your being under the weather. Stay low, eat well, take care of yourself and get some echinacea. John and I swear by that stuff. That and Thieves.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! That photo is amazing. You have the patience of Job to capture it.
Aw, I am so sorry you are sick. Please feel much better soon. Like Vee, I use echineacea also and it does seem to work.
ReplyDeleteCheryl, sorry you have to feel bad in this beautiful weather.
ReplyDeleteThe butterfly picture is wonderful.
Our butterflies are pretty much over here.
Fabulous Photo...just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better real soon!
This is a beautiful post. I know how difficult nature shot can be. I treid all summer to get those dang hummingbirds and never got a good one.
ReplyDeleteThat's good Irish prayer to remember.
So sorry to hear that you're not feeling well, Cheryl. Rest and take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteYour photo is stunning. I love the little bit of orange on the butterfly.
Hope you're feeling better SOON!
I hope you feel better and the same blessing to you! sandie
ReplyDeleteI am a butterfly nut & love your picture. Maybe because of the extremely hot, dry summer, but I never did see very many butterflys in my garden this year. I missed them!
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon. The 'flu bug is going around here & I am trying to keep away from it!
Happy fall!
Hi Cheryl, So sorry that you are feeling under the weather... I hope you begin to feel better soon...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photo.
Hugs,
Betsy
You will try to get a better post next time?? But what could be better than this? This is awesome!!! I bet you are down in the dumps because you are sick, I'm sorry you're not feeling well!! The butterfly has the sun shining on his wings and is beautiful, especially with the purple flower. It is hard to snap a fluttering butterfly!
ReplyDeleteHi Cheryl!
ReplyDeleteLove your photos!! So sorry that you are not feeling well, you will be in my prayers sweet friend.
Warm Hugs,
Barb
Beautiful shot of the butterfly.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry that you are not feeling well. Hope you feel better soon! If I lived close by, I'd fix you up a nice warm pot of chicken soup and bring it over with some warm brewed green tea...
Blessings Cheryl..feel better soon..
Hugs,
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ReplyDeleteit's gorgeous....i have no idea why they must torture us, would it kill them to pose just once for us!!
ReplyDeletesorry you're not feeling good, but getting better is definitely a good direction! :)
ReplyDeleteLook! Im fully awake and posting on your blog! (not your test blog!) :-) Didn't somebody say that laughter is good medicine? Hope you are feeling much better then! That is truly a gorgeous photo with the butterfly. You are such a good photographer!
ReplyDeleteSweetie, I'm so sorry to hear you've been under the weather but happy your feelin' a bit better. Sendin' healin' prayers your way.
ReplyDeleteYou captured an incredible picture of the flowers and butterfly! I'm a tad jealous here!
God bless ya and have a stupendous day. Take care sweetie! :o)
Oh Cheryl......get better soon! Homemade chicken soup fits the bill every time! (O:
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Jo
So sorry you are not feeling well, Cheryl, and that not ever feeling well agin I so relate to.
ReplyDeleteSwallowtails are my favorite butterflies, yours is beautiful.
Get some rest, and I pray you will soon be better.
Sue.